Every blow-up and bombshell as Friends and Family Week returns on MAFS 2026
Friends and Family Week is back on Married At First Sight.
Over two big nights, a fresh perspective will see some couples deepen their connections...
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But for others, hard hitting questions will challenge their entire marriage.
Here's what you missed.
Alissa and David
As Ailssa and David caught up, Alissa's bestie had some gossip to share.
She claimed there's "been a lot of chatter" back in Adelaide where both Alissa and fellow bride Bec are from.
"Chatter about Bec trying to actually dig shit up on Alissa," she alleged.
Alissa and David
Alissa couldn't think of a reason why her co-star would want to dig up "dirt" about the bride and her ex partner.
"To hear that Bec is actively trying to tear me down back home, this is actually disgusting," she reacted to the claims.
"It's just reaffirmed that I cannot keep this girl close to me; she has to stay away."
Stella and Filip
The week couldn't have gone better for Stella and Filip.
Joined by their friends who were obsessed with their connection, Stella confirmed Filip was ticking a lot of boxes.
Then one friend asked the question on everyone's mind: "I just want to know if you two have said 'I love you' to each other?"
Stella and Filip
"I definitely feel it and I'm definitely starting to fall for you," Filip answered. "But we haven't said those words, we're tip-toeing around."
"We both know, someone's holding out. It's obvious," he smiled.
Filip revealed he hasn't said 'I love you' to a partner in six years so he didn't want to throw the word around until he truly meant it.
Stella said she was waiting for Filip to say it first.
Rachel and Steven
Rachel and Steven's "lack of intimacy" was the main topic during their family visit. The bride revealed they hadn't done anything but kiss.
Steven's brother Dylan noticed Rachel's affection for her husband and felt Steven needed to stop overthinking things and return the favour.
It was a big eye-opener for the groom...
Rachel and Steven
"This is all so new to me, I've been single for a long time. It's a bit scary being vulnerable," admitted Steven.
But the groom released he needed to stop holding back.
Gia and Scott
Gia wasn't nervous at all with the arrival of two familiar faces, her mum and man-of-honour Will – and we can hear the excited screams from here.
Gia mentioned they were the "strongest couple" in the experiment, while Scott announced he asked Gia to be his girlfriend.
The lunch was lovely until Scott's mates Paige and Matt threw a curveball (or two)...
Gia and Scott
Gia admitted the only thing stopping them now would be whether Scott would be "a good enough father" for her daughter.
The bride was questioned about doing long distance and moving interstate when...
"Scotty, is Gia a better version of your ex?" Matt dived right in.
Gia and Scott
Gia bit back, "I don't think you can compare because I would never start an OnlyFans and put that out there for $8.
"I feel like I'm a wife," she said.
She was "really disappointed" that Scott didn't back her.
Then later that night, Scott's ex came up once again.
